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I’ve already redeemed my gift card and my account shows there’s an $25 balance. Why does it tell me to update card when I try to purchase something? Why isn’t it taken the money for my purchase from my gift card balance?
iPad mini 6, iPadOS 15
When redeeming a gift card, the amount will be credited to your (1) Apple ID balance and (2) you need to set your Apple ID balance as your default payment.
(1)
See -> Check your Apple ID balance
Check your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)
(2)
Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods
Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods – Apple Support (UK)
If you update your payment method or add funds to your Apple ID balance, It would take about 1 to 3 business days in order to process.
If you're still unable to update your payment method, Contact Apple Support.
When redeeming a gift card, the amount will be credited to your (1) Apple ID balance and (2) you need to set your Apple ID balance as your default payment.
(1)
See -> Check your Apple ID balance
Check your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)
(2)
Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods
Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods – Apple Support (UK)
If you update your payment method or add funds to your Apple ID balance, It would take about 1 to 3 business days in order to process.
If you're still unable to update your payment method, Contact Apple Support.
Gift card trouble.
